Last Tuesday (7 April) I stayed a night at the Tibetan monastery, with a view to writing a travel piece. While I've visited quite a few times, I've never stayed. The stupa, large golden buddha and statue of Padmasambhava are quite something, as is the temple - one hour silent meditation were a challenge. However, what really appealed were the Tibetan Tea rooms - sensory desire proving quite resilient - and the Cloutie tree, which is, according to the sign, a Tibetan tradition as well as a celtic one.
